This blog offers ideas for planning your own urban safari in Boston. It also includes ideas for activities, nightlife, arts, and culture.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Safari #21: Axiom Gallery

Some things are definitely worth waiting for - and I've been waiting a long time to visit the Axiom Center for New and Experimental Media in Jamaica Plain. Located at the Green Street T stop on the Orange Line, Axiom probably isn't what you're expecting in an art gallery. Its unexpectedness will surprise you.

"Identity Element: Works from the New Axiom Group" highlights the work of 12 new artists including video, audio, photography, and other mixed media. One of my favorite pieces was a display of clocks - all wired to a central piece and displaying the same time. The singular ticking of the second hand across the sea of clocks was both thrilling and somewhat chilling at the same time.

Some quick tips if you're planning to visit:

The gallery has limited hours, so plan your visit carefully. Visit the website to view the schedule.

The exhibit openings are fantastic. Meet the artists and enjoy refreshments (small donations suggested). Sign up for email notifications to find out when the next installation is scheduled.